Bitcoin Price Plunges From $82K as $78,000 Becomes the Line
Bitcoin’s price was caught between short-term selling pressure and a still-rising daily trend Friday, Sept. 4, after a surge to $82,281 gave way to a retreat into the $79,000 area.
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The Dow dropped 226 points and Bitcoin erased some of its gains after August payrolls tripled estimates, pushing September rate-hike odds to 58%.
September 4, 2026, 3:13 pmBitcoin's growth potential lies in its unique attributes and macroeconomic factors, offering diversification without gold's decline.
September 4, 2026, 2:31 pmBitcoin’s price was caught between short-term selling pressure and a still-rising daily trend Friday, Sept. 4, after a surge to $82,281 gave way to a retreat into the $79,000 area.
Bitcoin price returned to its May high, but the on-chain floor beneath it dropped $7,500.
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Its share count fell about 2.04% against a 0.93% decline in holdings, lifting BTC per share 1.13% across comparable endpoints.
Bitcoin jumped past $82,000 on Sept. 3, overcoming a recent fall to $76,000. It later settled into a support zone near $80,500 before a sell-off sent it tumbling to $79,200. Bitcoin Spikes After Heavy Short Liquidations Bitcoin’s sudden spike on Sept.
Bitcoin accelerated above $81,000 on Thursday as easing rate fears and fresh institutional demand lifted the broader crypto market. On Sept. 3, Federal Reserve Gov.
Bitcoin and gold both fell within minutes of the US jobs report after August payrolls tripled forecasts at 162,000.
The IMF has reached an agreement with El Salvador that gives it access to about $140 million in fresh funding. The deal was made after the El Salvador government showed the lender that its continued Bitcoin purchases were paid for with private donations instead of state money.
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